Jun 15th 2023
Tech Break 7744
WW Clip: The Microsoft-Activision Blizzard Merger
Master Plan or Risky Gamble?
Could Microsoft's master plan to expedite its acquisition of Activision Blizzard involve the FTC filing for a temporary restraining order? Join Leo Laporte, Paul Thurrott, and Richard Campbell on Windows Weekly for an engaging discussion as they explore this intriguing possibility and its implications. They dissect how this strategy might help Microsoft dodge a whopping $3 billion penalty and wrap up the acquisition before their fiscal year ends. They also tackle the potential consequences of Microsoft proceeding with the deal despite UK opposition and the challenges that antitrust laws face in keeping up with ever-evolving technology.
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